US Parties

The Democratic and Republican parties remain dominant in America, but the views of the Libertarian party offer insight into the realities of patriotism.

Dec 16, 2009 - Jennifer Long

Did some key Republican election victories affect President Obama's political influence, or did they simply reveal a change in public ideals?

Nov 4, 2009 - Curt Guillory

R.T. Rybak gained prominence as the mayor of the largest city in Minnesota. He now puts his sights to the governorship of the state.

Nov 3, 2009 - Jason Chavis

Congressional Democrats are in damage control mode as the national insurance industry released a damning study aimed at killing the pending health care bill.

Oct 13, 2009 - Curt Guillory

As Americans become increasingly disenchanted with the "us vs. them" mentality of a two-party political system, many are exploring Libertarianism as an alternative.

Sep 27, 2009 - Laney Traylor

The outburst of Joe Wilson was off-color to some Democrats in Congress. However, Representative Wilson's comment pales in comparison to two historical senators outbursts

Sep 21, 2009 - Mathew Seiller

The media has said that the partisan bickering in the United States has reached new levels of vitriol, but the war has been raging since the nation was founded.

Sep 16, 2009 - Heath Lenoble

The 2010 Census gives states the chance to remap congressional districts. But some observers think House members could be more responsive to voters with different views.

Sep 1, 2009 - John Seidenberg

Is Conservative ideology, on everything from taxation to health care to immigration, causing a rift between the Republican party and the 'minority majority'?

Aug 13, 2009 - Lauren Schwartz

The recent confessions of Governor Mark Sanford and Senator John Ensign, both considered as possible contenders for the presidency, are at odds with family values.

Jul 4, 2009 - Michael Streich

In this new era of responsibility, criticisms are being raised about comments made by current U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D, CA), who questions CIA conduct.

May 21, 2009 - Paul Hamilton

The National Council for a New America proves that a snappy title is much easier to generate than fresh ideas. The GOP is still floundering, but it sure is entertaining.

May 2, 2009 - Paul Doro

The Republican Party appears to be coming apart at the seams. But could this really be their defining era? Trying to understanf the Age of Precarious.

Apr 21, 2009 - PD Casteel

One can find party leaders in the party organizations at the federal and state level, Congress, and the White House.

Apr 21, 2009 - Napp Nazworth

Now that George W. Bush is out of office, liberal media outlets and their political cohorts must focus their vitriol on someone else.

Mar 23, 2009 - Jeremy Mangum

Every time Michael Steele speaks, controversy soon follows. When will the GOP get it together?

Mar 12, 2009 - Paul Doro

Ignoring Rush Limbaugh is a better political strategy than trying to win a war of words with the radio giant.

Mar 11, 2009 - Paul Doro

CPAC's last day saw Rush Limbaugh give a forceful shove to the Republican party, and may have launched Limbaugh's presidential campaign.

Mar 3, 2009 - John Shults

Bobby Jindal does not want to become the next politician to be portrayed on Saturday Night Live, but his inaction after his speech may have sealed his fate.

Mar 1, 2009 - John Shults

Republican Party efforts to rebuild itself in the post-Bush years have produced a higher level of diversity in leadership backgrounds. Will it change GOP policies?

Feb 28, 2009 - Carroll Trosclair

Gov. Bobby Jindal was roundly criticized for his GOP response to Obama's Congressional speech, but national critics missed some mistakes that may haunt him in the future.

Feb 26, 2009 - Carroll Trosclair

Five weeks in office, Barack Obama addressed the Congress emphasizing the economy crisis. He said nothing about manufacturing or US debtor nation status.

Feb 25, 2009 - David J. Shestokas

Only a little more than two weeks after his inaguration, President Obama has already been attacked - and mostly not even for his politics

Feb 5, 2009 - Mary Faler

Some belligerent Democrats claim they are being attacked when Republicans use the form "Democrat" instead of "Democratic" to describe their party, officials, or policies.

Jan 4, 2009 - Linda Sue Grimes

Conservative activist explained the Rebuild the Party movement and its 10-Point Action Plan on C-Span's Washington Journal show on January 1, 2009.

Jan 3, 2009 - Suzanne Hill